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Post by David Wyld on Nov 22, 2013 23:09:38 GMT -6
Students, Please view and comment on this link of the day - yes, for your education, but also for the points, of course! Watch the video below: TITLE - Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List Then, post a comment in reply to this discussion thread. Again, what to post? Here are some ideas: + What did you take away from the video? + How does the video relate in some way to your past experience (work, as a consumer, family, school, etc.)? + How might you use these ideas in your own career? Good luck! David
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Post by phenry on Dec 7, 2013 13:23:42 GMT -6
Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List
After watching this video, I actually re-evaluated the to-do list I have to get done for today! It is important to put things on your to-do list that are actually able to get done. I had on my to do list "work on project". I changed it to work on methods and procedures of project because the task was more detailed, focused, and I know it is something I can accomplish today. Moving forward, I will be more conscience of putting manageable task on my to-do list, and avoiding major projects and goals. It just becomes to stressful and overwhelming!
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Post by bgoree13 on Dec 8, 2013 19:52:47 GMT -6
Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List
To-do list were never really important to me. I tried to make them and they didn't work. It is important to put things on your to-do list that are actually able to get done. My mom suggested I used them and I didn't have much success. I changed it to work on methods and procedures of project because the task was more detailed, focused, and I know it is something I can accomplish today.
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Post by sunnigrabert on Dec 9, 2013 18:30:19 GMT -6
Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List I have never been a big to-do list writer. And when I do write them, I almost never check everything off of it. The advice in the video is really good and may make to-do list writing an easier task for me in the future.
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Post by abramt110 on Dec 10, 2013 7:14:34 GMT -6
I tried to make them and they didn't work. It is important to put things on your to-do list that are actually able to get done. My mom suggested I used them and I didn't have much success. I changed it to work on methods and procedures of project because the task was more detailed and focused.
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Post by tscott88 on Dec 10, 2013 23:38:33 GMT -6
I can understand we have a lot to do in a day. A to do list has to be reasonable if you keep up with the things on the list. I try to make my task as simple as possible. Simpler task usually allow me to accomplish more and are more reasonable. If you make your to do list reasonable than you can work within your list.
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Post by rjmonico on Feb 3, 2014 20:15:27 GMT -6
I would definitely share this link with friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor! I think everyone should write a To-Do-List. Especially living in Louisiana all my life it seems everyone here is a procrastinator. Having a To-Do-list makes things more manageable. Putting things on a board or on paper really makes people visualize things and not forget to do them. Being successful at work or in school comes down to being organized and having a plan on tackling tasks, goals, and projects. Making a list that is not overwhelming is the key to getting to the end of the race. When someone puts down the big project or research paper it can really intimidate someone and discourage that person from completing their To-Do-Lists.
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Post by pellirf22 on Feb 6, 2014 6:25:08 GMT -6
TITLE- Work Smart: How to Write a To-Do List
This video is a great description of a fundamental task. It brings up some good points that simple but can be highly beneficial. I find that a lot of times when I make my to-do list I run into some of these problems especially putting projects to large on it. I will definitely keep these tips in mind next time I try to make one.
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Post by bmcgarry13 on Feb 24, 2014 23:03:22 GMT -6
Throughout my whole academic life or all of which I remember, I have carried around a planner. In school it was hard to find others who shared my sense of passion for righting down responsibilities. Funnily enough, it even led me to getting picked on...I guess people thought it was nerdy. However, it had less to do with my infinite infatuation (sarcasm) for school and more to do with my personality: I like having time for myself and my hobbies. The thoughts of writing things down and organizing by priority has enabled me to be very time efficient, meaning I have more time for the things I want to do. Success in my life is achieved, in part, from my organization skills.
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Post by wwerner on Feb 26, 2014 8:53:05 GMT -6
I try and keep a to do list on a calender so i know when assignments are due. Or when I have a family event to go do. I try to keep everything organized so i know what is going on though out the week or month. I think this is a way to become successful in life. Is to always be prepared.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Feb 26, 2014 16:10:58 GMT -6
I think this video is very helpful. I am one who uses to-do lists often. It is a great way to plan your day and keep it all in order. I like how she talked about putting simple tasks and not goals. If you have unrealistic tasks on your to-do lists, such as saving $5000, you are going to get discouraged. It will take a while before you can save $5000 and scratch that off. Putting small simple tasks on your to do lists that can get done in a few hours or less, will help you to be much more productive.
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Post by meganlynch on Feb 28, 2014 10:16:27 GMT -6
This is a very helpful video for me. I always write on my to-do list several things that cannot actually be done in a day. By breaking down the big project into tasks, I will actually be able to complete the things I write down. I was very pleased to learn there is an app and online tools for making a to-do list versus just writing on paper when something comes to mind.
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Post by kelseywatson on Mar 1, 2014 12:39:12 GMT -6
I found this video interesting, but I don't write to do lists. I had no clue that a lot if people have issues with writing to do lists and accomplishing them. They can apparently be bad. To do lists are used to have a list of things to get done. It is a good idea to have a checklist that you can manage.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Mar 2, 2014 16:59:21 GMT -6
I always have a to-list. Simply because I cannot remember all the task I need to complete in the day. I agree with making it as simple as possible and achievable. I did not know about those apps. Maybe I will download one of them.
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Post by gkboone on Mar 4, 2014 13:07:39 GMT -6
To do lists are a necessary aspect of organization in my life. I have to write everything down that I need to do in order to be productive. I took away some great tips from this video on how to write a clear, achievable to do list.
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